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Ministry of Defence
Incentives announced for Cashless Transaction on eChhawani Portal of Cantonment Board to promote digital economy
Key highlights:
- Cashless transaction to get up to 2% rebate
- eChhawani Portal provides centralized access to civic services to Cantonment residents
With a view to promote digital and cashless payment of charges / fees for services on eChhawani Portal, Cantonments Boards have taken a lead in providing financial incentives for online payments of non-tax charges and fees. The financial incentives are being provided for Community Hall Booking, Water Tanker Booking, Water and Sewerage Connection, grant of Trade License and 78 other services under Miscellaneous Collection. The residents utilizing these services on eChhawani Portal and making payments in digital and cashless mode will be getting up to 2% rebate on non-tax charges and fees.
There is also a proposal to provide rebate in property tax amount to those residents who avail eChhawani module online payment facility. These initiatives are user friendly and enable “ease of services” to Cantonment residents. They will be saved of botheration to personally visit Cantonment Board to pay fees or taxes and also get concession/rebate by using online facility.
To enhance ease of living for cantonment residents, various citizen centric services are now available live on unified eChhawani portal. These services include grant of Trade licences, renewal of leases, water and sewerage connections, Community Hall Booking, Water Tanker Booking, Births and Deaths certificates, OPD appointments in cantonment hospitals, online deposit of taxes and fees and lodging grievances for quick and timely redressal. Cantonment residents can apply for services online and can make payment of taxes, fees, etc. in digital mode. For ease of residents help desk facility has also been provided by cantonments. The online services on eChhawani Portal are receiving encouraging response from the residents.
eChhawani is a citizen centric project of Directorate General of Defence Estates, Ministry of Defence. Under this initiative, Cantonment Boards provide online citizen services to more than 20 lakh residents across 62 Cantonments in the country through unified eChhawani Portal. The unified portal  provides centralised access to civic services to residents of all Cantonment along with all relevant information in a simple, easy to understand and effective manner. The services are being provided in paperless, faceless and cashless environment on eChhawani Portal.
Election Commission
ECI Press Statement
"A section of the media have reported about allegations made by Hon'ble Chairperson AITC and CM West Bengal that instructions have been given by some officers of ECI and Observers to arrest “TMC goons”. Such statements supposedly attributed to ECI Officers and Observers are absolutely baseless, false and misleading. No such instructions have been given by any Observer, Chief Electoral Officer or Officer of the Commission to act against workers of any Party .
It has also been reported that CM would be taking the matter to the honourable Court .
No court case has so far been reported to CEO, WB's office or the Commission where any instance of preventive action against a non-criminal has come to the notice. Misleading narratives apart, leave alone any court case, no specific instance of illegal preventive action against any worker of party has been reported till 25.4.21.
Conduct of free, fair, intimidation free and violence free election requires close monitoring of all miscreants and history sheeters who have the potential to vitiate the polls.
Preventive actions under relevant provisions of CrPC, IPC are taken by all law enforcing agencies to ensure they are prevented from creating any mischief.
There are standing instructions for law enforcing agencies of all poll going States to ensure compilation of list of miscreants based on criminal history, including involvement in election related crime in the past. Action is taken and must be taken against such miscreants who have potential of scaring genuine voters in any manner.
DEOs, Commissioners of Police, SPs , Observers , Chief Electoral officer of the State  going to poll and Commission review and ensure that such lists are compiled timely and acted upon in an impartial manner.
Prime Minister's Office
PM addresses Indian Community in Israel
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on Wednesday addressed the Indian Community in Israel, at a function in Tel Aviv.
He began by noting that this was the first time that an Indian Prime Minister had come to Israel, and it had taken a long period of 70 years after independence.
He thanked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the warm welcome and respect accorded to him throughout his visit.
He said that though diplomatic relations between the two countries are only 25 years old, yet ties between India and Israel go back several centuries. He said that he has been told that in the 13th century, the Indian Sufi Saint Baba Farid had come to Jerusalem, and meditated in a cave.
The Prime Minister described the relationship between India and Israel as one of traditions, culture, trust and friendship. He noted the similarity in festivals between India and Israel. In this context, he mentioned Holi and Purim; and Diwali and Hanukkah.
The Prime Minister noted the impressive technological progress made by Israel, and its long traditions of bravery and martyrdom. He recalled that Indian soldiers had played a key role in the liberation of Haifa during the first world war. He noted the great contributions of the Indian Jewish community, both in India and Israel.
The Prime Minister praised the spirit of innovation in Israel, and noted that Israel had made great progress in areas such as geo-thermal power, solar panels, agro-biotechnology and security.
The Prime Minister gave an overview of reforms undertaken in India in the recent past. He mentioned the roll-out of GST, auctioning of natural resources, insurance and banking sector reforms, and skill development, among others. He said the Government aims to double income of farmers by 2022. He said the partnership with Israel is key to ushering the second green revolution in India. He said science, innovation and research would be the foundation of ties between India and Israel in the future.
He recalled his meeting with Moshe Holtzberg, survivor of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, earlier in the day.
He assured the Indian community in Israel that OCI cards would be given to them, even if they had done compulsory army service in Israel. He said an Indian Cultural Centre would be set up in Israel. He also said direct air connectivity would soon be established between Delhi, Mumbai and Tel Aviv.
Ministry of Steel
Disinvestment of Salem Steel Plant
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs , in its meeting held on 27.10.2016, had accorded in-principle approval for Strategic Disinvestment, inter-alia, of Salem Steel Plant , Salem - a Unit of Steel Authority of India Limited . Expression of Interest  was floated on 04.07.2019 and multiple Eols have been received. The transaction is still active and, at present, in Stage-II level.
The consent of State Government of Tamil Nadu for strategic disinvestment of Salem Steel Plant has not been sought.
Legitimate concerns of the existing employees and other stakeholder are suitably addressed during the disinvestment process.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Steel and Rural Development, Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Child Protection Services Scheme
Funds for amount of Rs.915.69 Crores, Rs.865.83 Crores, and Rs.856.65 Crores were released under Child Protection Services Scheme during the financial year 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21 respectively. Funds under the Child Protection Services Scheme are placed to the States based on the requirements and utilisation of the same by the respective States/UTs Governments.
The Ministry is implementing Mission Vatsalya which aims to take initiatives for protection and comprehensive development of children and shall subsume the existing scheme of Child Protection Services along with introduction of new elements. The objectives of the scheme are  Support and sustain Children in difficult circumstances,  Develop context-based solutions for holistic development of children from varied backgrounds,  Provide scope for innovative solutions, and  Cement convergent action by Intra Ministry and Inter Ministry convergence actions.
Further the Ministry regularly engages with all State/UTs and from time to time has shared various advisories and guidelines for continued and uninterrupted delivery of services and also for effective implementation of the scheme.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, appointment of OBCs in direct recruitment, each year from 2011 to 2021, is more than 27%
Union Minister for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh said, appointment of OBCs in direct recruitment each year from 2011 to 2021, is more than 27%
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today that whether people belonging to Other Backward Classes  are lagging in deriving benefit of 27 percent reservation in central services, Dr Jitendra Singh said, this data is based on the information provided by various Ministries/Departments of the Central Government, including their attached/subordinate offices.
The Minister said, filling of vacancies is a continuous process. Department of Personnel and Training has issued instructions to the Ministries/Departments of the Central Government to designate an officer of the rank of Deputy Secretary and above, as Liaison Officer, to ensure due compliance of the orders and instructions pertaining to reservation and set up a Special Reservation Cell under the direct control of Liaison Officer to assist her/him in discharge of duties.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 169.46 Cr
More than 45 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 95.91%
1,07,474 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 12,25,011
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 10.20%
With the administration of more than 45 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 169.46 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,87,79,150 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,97,677
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2nd Dose
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99,00,833
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Precaution Dose
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36,48,595
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,01,238
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2nd Dose
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1,73,13,939
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Precaution Dose
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46,92,423
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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4,92,84,464
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2nd Dose
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56,62,424
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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54,46,63,377
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2nd Dose
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41,56,19,074
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,09,69,761
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2nd Dose
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17,39,45,069
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,53,66,811
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2nd Dose
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10,83,74,356
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Precaution Dose
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63,86,656
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Precaution Dose
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1,47,27,674
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Total
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1,69,46,26,697
2,13,246 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,04,61,148.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 95.91%.
1,07,474 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 12,25,011. Active cases constitute 2.90% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 14,48,513 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 74.01 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 10.20% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 7.42%.
Prime Minister's Office
Sr. Gen. U Min Aung Hliang, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Defence Services calls on PM
Sr. Gen. U Min Aung Hliang, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Defence Services called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.
Condemning the recent terrorist attack on pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra, Sr. Gen. U Min Aung Hliang expressed his sincere condolences for the victims of the attack.
The Prime Minister conveyed his condolences at the loss of lives of Myanmar armed forces personnel and their families in the tragic air crash of 7 June 2017.
Sr. Gen. U Min Aung Hliang briefed the Prime Minister about bilateral defence and security cooperation. The Prime Minister appreciated the close cooperation between the Armed forces of India and Myanmar.
The Prime Minister said that Myanmar is a key pillar of India’s “Act East” Policy, and expressed his firm commitment to strengthen the bilateral relationship in all areas.
Special Service and Features
Diversifying Handloom products can boost profitability, attract youth: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman said that Handloom Industry should diversify the products for boosting profitability as well as attracting more youth to handloom products. The Minister was inaugurating the Balaramapuram Handloom Producer Company Limited and Common Facility Training Centre at Thiruvananthapuram. She said that every weaver should get benefited from the profit of the company. The minister also said that Balaramapuram Handloom products are of very high quality and said that she herself was wearing a Balaramapuram saree. Smt. Sitaraman also said that Balaramapuram should fully make use of the sustainable development market as it is environment friendly. Union Finance Minister also said that weavers should utilize e-marketing and the Government E-Marketplace portal for marketing their products. She said Nabard will provide support in this regard. Smt. Sitaraman also said that Central Government is ready to consider any proposal from state for the development of Balaramapuram.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Shri. V Muraleedharan said the Centre is taking various steps to ensure timely changes in the handloom industry in his keynote address. He said that the handloom industry should find new markets that will attract the next generation into handloom production.
Union Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman also honoured veteran handloom weavers from Balaramapuram. Shri M Vincent MLA presided the event. Shri Gopakumar S Chairman, BHPCL delivered the welcome address. Shri M Shaji, Deputy Managing Director, NABARD explained about the project. Shri V Mohan an, Panchayat President, Balaramapuram and Dr Sureshkumar C, General Secretary CISSA gave felicitation. Smt. G S Sreekala, Director BHPCL proposed the vote of thanks.
Union Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman also delivered the second P. Parameswaran Memorial Lecture on the topic 'Cooperative Federalism: The Path Towards Atmanirbhar Bharat' during her visit to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The Minister said that cooperative federalism brings a greater sense of togetherness in the country. She said that during the pandemic states and centre worked together to ensure well being of people. Smt. Sitaraman said that Union Government takes care of interests of everyone under Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas. Smt. Sitaraman said that India can become a developed nation in the next 25 years if everyone works together. Union Minister of State Shri V Muraleedhran also attended the event.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
Meity-NITI launches Digital India AatmaNirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge to realise PM's vision of Digital India – AatmaNirbhar Bharat
Existing apps are to be promoted in Track 1 of App Innovation Challenge
The Track 2 of the challenge focuses on Development of New Apps
With an objective to support and build a strong ecosystem for Indian Apps, MeitY in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission – Niti Aayog launches Digital India AatmaNirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge for Indian tech entrepreneurs and Startups. This is to help realise the vision of Prime Minister for building a Digital India and using Digital Technologies for building an AatmaNirbhar Bharat.
This shall run in 2 tracks: Promotion of Existing Apps and Development of New Apps.
The focus of the Track 1 App Innovation Challenge, being launched today is to identify the best Indian Apps that are already being used by citizens and have the potential to scale and become world class Apps in their respective categories. This Innovation Challenge with various cash awards and incentives of featuring Apps on Leader Boards seeks to create an ecosystem where Indian entrepreneurs and Startups are incentivised to ideate, incubate, build, nurture and sustain Tech solutions that can serve not only citizens within India but also the world. The Mantra is to Make in India for India and the World. This shall be completed in a month.
Subsequent to this App Innovation Challenge, Government will also launch Track 2 of the AatmaNirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge that will seek to identify Indian start ups / entrepreneurs /companies and encourage them with ideation, incubation, prototyping and roll out of applications. This track will run for a longer course of a time, details of which shall be provided separately.
The AatmaNirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge Track 1 is being launched in the following 8 broad categories:
- Office Productivity & Work from Home
- Social Networking
- E-Learning
- Entertainment
- Health & Wellness
- Business including Agritech and Fin-tech
- News
- Games.
There may be several sub categories within each category.
The Innovation Challenge will be available on innovate.mygov.in/app-challenge from 4th July 2020. The last date of submission of entries is 18th July 2020. The applicants need to apply online to submit their proposals by registering and logging on to the MyGov portal - www.mygov.in.
A specific Jury for each track with experts from Private Sector & Academia will evaluate the entries received. Shortlisted Apps will be given awards & will also feature on Leader boards for information of citizens. Government will also adopt suitable Apps, guide them to maturity and list on Government e-Marketplace .
Some of the Key Evaluation parameters will include Ease of use , Robustness, Security and Scalability
Special Service and Features
Medical camp for Cancer Screening among Cine Workers on March 11
Cine Workers Welfare Fund Dispensary under the Office of the Welfare & Cess Commissioner , Thiruvananthapuram is organising a Medical Camp for Cancer Screening among Cine Workers in association with Regional Cancer Centre .The function is at Bank Employees Cooperative. Society Hall, Chirakkulam Road, Thiruvananthapuram at 10 AM on 11 March. It is part of Iconic week celebrations of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The camp will be inaugurated by Shri Ranjith, Chairman, Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Cancellation of FCRA Licenses of NGOs
The FCRA license of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation  was cancelled under section 14 of the Foreign Contribution  Act, 2010  due to violation of provisions under section 11 and conditions of registration under section 12 of the FCRA, 2010. The FCRA license of the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust  was cancelled under section 14 of the FCRA, 2010 due to violation of provisions under sections 8, 11, 17, 18, 19 and conditions of registration under section 12 of the FCRA, 2010.
In terms of provisions under section 14 of the FCRA, 2010, the association whose FCRA registration has been cancelled in terms of provisions under section 14 of the FCRA, 2010 shall not be eligible for registration or grant of prior permission for a period of three years from the date of cancellation of registration.
Details are tabulated below:-
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S. No.
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State/UT
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Number of FCRA registration certificates cancelled during the last 05 years i.e. from 2017 to 2021.
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1
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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4
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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622
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3
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Arunachal Pradesh
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14
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|
4
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Assam
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87
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|
5
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Bihar
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441
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|
6
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Chandigarh
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13
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7
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Chhattisgarh
|
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49
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|
8
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|
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
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2
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|
9
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Delhi
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|
233
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|
10
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|
Goa
|
|
14
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|
11
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|
Gujarat
|
|
186
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|
12
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|
Haryana
|
|
50
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|
13
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Himachal Pradesh
|
|
29
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|
14
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|
Jammu and Kashmir
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|
24
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|
15
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Jharkhand
|
|
139
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|
16
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|
Karnataka
|
|
375
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|
17
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|
Kerala
|
|
178
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|
18
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|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
180
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|
19
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|
Maharashtra
|
|
734
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|
20
|
|
Manipur
|
|
197
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|
21
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
29
|
|
22
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
15
|
|
23
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|
Nagaland
|
|
47
|
|
24
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|
Orissa
|
|
417
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|
25
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|
Pondicherry
|
|
22
|
|
26
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|
Punjab
|
|
39
|
|
27
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|
Rajasthan
|
|
163
|
|
28
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|
Sikkim
|
|
4
|
|
29
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|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
755
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|
30
|
|
Telangana
|
|
280
|
|
31
|
|
Tripura
|
|
11
|
|
32
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|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
635
|
|
33
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|
Uttarakhand
|
|
78
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|
34
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|
West Bengal
|
|
611
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Total
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6677
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.